The Hammer in Hand, Watford

The Hammer in Hand is a pub at Ganders Ash, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7EX. The Hammer in Hand's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Watford council on 20 March 2019.

Food hygiene
5 out of 5, very good
Given 7 years ago
Address
Ganders Ash
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD25 7EX
Council
Watford
Type
Pub
Map
Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
Checked
Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026

The Hammer in Hand’s food hygiene rating

The Hammer in Hand's rating is 7 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection.

We have checked The Hammer in Hand's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.

The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.

Pubs near The Hammer in Hand

All 44 pubs and bars in Watford

Questions about The Hammer in Hand

What is the food hygiene rating at The Hammer in Hand?

The Hammer in Hand's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Watford council on 20 March 2019. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.

Where is The Hammer in Hand?

The Hammer in Hand is at Ganders Ash, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7EX, in Watford. Watford council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Swan, about 860 m away.

What pubs are near The Hammer in Hand?

The closest pubs and bars to The Hammer in Hand are The Swan (860 m), The Royal Oak (1.4 km) and Everett Rovers (1.5 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.

Is The Hammer in Hand's hygiene rating up to date?

The Hammer in Hand's rating is 7 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.

Source: The Hammer in Hand on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Watford council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.